European Regulators Approve In-Flight Calling and Personal Electronics Use

Associated Press

- Sep 26, 2014 9:33 am

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Passengers will quickly see that in-flight calls are not the end of civilization.

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Europe’s air safety agency has issued new guidelines allowing passengers to use portable electronics including cell phones and tablet computers any time during flights.

The Cologne-based European Aviation Safety Agency said Friday that starting immediately, European-based airlines can, at their own discretion, allow passengers to leave electronics on the entire flight, without the putting them into “Airplane Mode.”

However, airlines will need to certify their planes aren’t affected by transmission signals before allowing devices to be used.